Every experienced gardener knows that tomatoes are a rather capricious crop. They require regular attention, care and the right approach from the moment the seedlings are planted.
However, with proper planting, the plant will definitely thank you with a generous and tasty harvest. The main thing is to take care in advance of what will go into the hole.
Organics and minerals for strength and taste
The author of the popular blog “My Successful Dacha” (18+) advises adding 2 tablespoons of humus to each hole when planting tomatoes. This organic fertilizer saturates the soil with nutrients and significantly improves its structure, which is very important for young roots.
It is also useful to add mineral complexes to the planting hole. Long-acting fertilizers, such as Osmokot or Zion, have proven themselves well. Just 30 g of this preparation per hole is enough to provide the tomatoes with adequate nutrition for several weeks in advance.
Protection from diseases and pests
Add 1 pinch of Trichoderma preparation to the hole to protect tomatoes from infections. This useful protective fungus suppresses the development of pathogens and goes well with “Zion” and humus.
This nutrient mixture together strengthens the crop’s immunity, increases productivity, reduces the risk of diseases and even repels some soil pests.
